Disrupted glial-mediated synaptic refinement in Fragile X syndrome
Lindsey A. Starr, Melissa Lee, Amy Vo, Maia Weisenhaus, Lucas Cheadle, Archana Yadav, Fahad Paryani, Mimi Shirasu‐Hiza, Vilas Menon, Carol Ann Mason
This study identifies impaired glial-mediated synaptic refinement in FXS model mice, showing enhanced astrocyte-microglia signaling and synaptic over-engulfment as key features.
Scientific Reports · Oct 25, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience